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SQL Server MVPs give back with new book

Brendan Cournoyer — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:08:22 EST

Talk about a win-win. A new book gives DBAs and developers the chance to improve their crafts while donating to a good cause.

Small changes go a long way with IIS 7.5

Greg Shields — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:35:22 EST

Minor improvements could make a big splash with the latest version of Internet Information Services. Find out what's new for IIS 7.5 with Windows Server 2008 R2.

How Windows Server 2008 R2 stands up to security checks

Kevin Beaver — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:36:28 EST

Every Windows release is described as "the most secure OS yet." So how does Windows Server 2008 R2 measure up to normal security standards?

Citrix Essentials adds support for Windows Server 2008 R2

SearchWindowsServer.com Staff — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:52:07 EST

The latest management release from Citrix will leverage virtualization features for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7 and SCVMM.

How to find and remove lingering objects in Active Directory

Gary Olsen — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:35:22 EST

Don't you hate when deleted objects continue to pop up in Active Directory? Learn to troubleshoot the issue with a little AD housecleaning.

BitLocker in R2 provides data protection for semi-protected servers

Greg Shields — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:15:04 EST

While more commonly associated with desktop security, Microsoft's BitLocker To Go technology in Windows Server 2008 R2 is also ideal for protecting branch office servers.

Windows Server 2008 R2 gives managers plenty to think about

Bridget Botelho — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:21:18 EDT

With the arrival of Windows Server 2008 R2, IT managers can look forward to upgrades to Active Directory, Terminal Services and Hyper-V, to name a few.

Microsoft vows no upgrade nightmares with monster SharePoint 2010 release

Margie Semilof, Executive Editor — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:27:59 EDT

The grown-up SharePoint 2010 has big plans to simplify migration while adding tons of new features. This version looks great on paper, but can it be everything to everyone?

The Windows Report -- Gearing up for Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2

SearchWindowsServer.com Staff — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:49:37 EDT

Could enthusiasm over Windows 7 speed up Windows Server 2008 R2 deployments? In the latest edition of The Windows Report, Greg Shields tackles that question and talks about some of his favorite new R2 features. Click for full size

Q&A: Moving forward with SQL Server in the cloud

SearchSQLServer.com Staff — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:36:34 EDT

DBAs and developers have concerns about cloud computing , but enhancements to Microsoft's SQL Azure Database could ease those worries.